Employment

Employment positions that are available with Bethlehem Township will be posted to this page. In order to be fully considered for any positions, please follow application instructions carefully. The township offers applications for standard employment and a separate application for police department employment.

For future direct Jobs access visit www.btjobs.org. Bethlehem Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Township Manager/Secretary

Bethlehem Township (population 26,000) Northampton County, PA seeks a dynamic, experienced, and skilled leader to serve as its Township Manager. The Manager has authority to direct and supervise all day-to-day operations of the government, and serves as the central point of contact among the five-member Board of Commissioners, staff, and the community in this First Class Township. The Manager administers an annual budget of $37 million (including GF budget of $21.9M, Sewer Budget of $7.2M, and capital budget of $7.4M) with 6 department heads (Police, Public Works, Physical Plant/Information Services, Community Development, Finance, and Recreation). There are approximately 100 FT/100 PT employees.

Candidates should have (1) a minimum of three years of municipal management experience in a municipality of similar size and complexity; (2) knowledge of modern local government management principles, practices, programs, and innovation; (3) a Bachelor's Degree required. Master's preferred; and (4) demonstrated dynamic leadership ability and strong organizational skills. Salary range $145,000-$185,000 with excellent benefits; actual salary to be based on experience and qualifications.

Candidates should send cover letter, resume, and salary history/expectation in one attachment to beckettn@lafayette.edu. Deadline is noon on February 23, 2026. Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Finance Director

Bethlehem Township is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Finance Director to join our administrative team. This position involves professional accounting, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities within a busy municipal government office. The ideal candidate will ensure all township financial activities are performed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound fiscal practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operations within accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, cash receipts, and payroll processing.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, manage cash flow, and maintain accurate records for multiple township funds.
• Develop monthly and year-end financial statements, conduct financial analyses, and assist with audit preparation.
• Provide leadership and direction to finance staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the grants process, including planning, budgeting, writing, submission, and tracking.
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively for data analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and public sector financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial management systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a sharp eye for improving processes and operational efficiency.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to fmartinez@bethlehemtwp.com..

Bethlehem Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Standard Employment

Available job position for employment in the following township departments can be found in this section: Public Works, Community Development, Physical Plant & Information Services, Finance Dept, Community Center and Township Administration.

In order to be fully considered for any standard employment position, please complete a standard employment application and follow the application instructions carefully. You will be notified of receipt of your application and notification will be given regarding potential interviews for any listed positions. All standard employment applications will be kept for six months.

Download our Standard Job Application.

Please Note: A completed employment applications can be sent directly to Doug Bruce, Township Manager either as a PDF file electronically or by printing and mailing to the following address:

Doug Bruce
Township Manager
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem PA 18020
dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org

Applicants should include all additional supporting information; resumes, letter's of reference, etc., along with their submission. When sending as a PDF file via email the applicant should save the file using a unique name to safeguard against overwriting.

Police Department Employment

Bethlehem Township is not currently accepting applications for police officer employment. The most recent civil service application acceptance period closed on March 6, 2026.

The hiring of police officers is a formal process governed by the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Commission, and the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners. The civil service examination process for hiring police officers is a several months long process that begins with the formal announcement of an open employment application acceptance period, typically between 30 – 60 days. At the close of the application acceptance period, dates for civil service testing and examinations are set. Testing of applicants begins with a physical fitness examination which is then followed by a written test examination, an oral board interview examination, a background investigation and polygraph examination. Applicants must pass each of separate examination steps of the civil service examination process to become eligible for employment. Applicants who make it through the entire civil service examination process are then ranked on a civil service hiring eligibility list which is typically valid for one year. Open positions within the police department must be filled by hiring from the eligibility list until the list is no longer contains viable candidates, or until the list has expired. You may check back to this employment page at any time for employment announcements or visit our facebook social media pages https://www.facebook.com/BethlehemTownshipPoliceDept/ or Bethlehem Township Gov & Emerg Management https://www.facebook.com/bethlehemtownshipgov for employment information.